World: Accounting: Basic Accounting 1-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. What term is used for day-to-day dealings that involve the exchange of goods and services for cash?

World: U.S. Commercials: Popular American TV Commercials-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. If you got caught squeezing the Charmin, who would you have to look out for?

World: Supreme Court: Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. In New York Times v. Sullivan (1963), what did the Court state must be proved in order to prosecute for libel of a government official?

World: U.S. Commercials: Disney Channel Original Commercials-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. What did Corey Matthews say to break the awkward silence in "The Laugh"?

World: Norwegian: Norwegian Vocabulary and Sentences-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. If you go to a cafe and you would like a cup of tea, what do you say?

World: Buildings & Landmarks: Famous Landmarks of Europe-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. In what city would you be able to look up and see the famous "Acropolis"?

World: Naval Forces: The Sinking of The Kursk - Russian Tragedy-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. In the opinion of most Western defense analysts and experts on the Soviet military, what caused the sinking of the Kursk?

World: British Railways: Railway Stations Of The UK-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. New Street and Snow Hill and International (3 Stations) are three amongst many stations in an area. Which one?

World: French: T'es-tu un Québecois de souche?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Bienvenue à la Belle Province! You wake early with jet lag and go in search of breakfast. What is the meal called in Quebec?

World: Currencies: A Dream Holiday!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Whew! That was close. Your are in Albania. You are just walking along the road when you a see a beautiful necklace just like the one Kate Winslet wore in Titanic. You decide to buy it for your mother. It costs 10000 ________.

World: Aviation: It's the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. The general Mass Ascension at 7:00 am, only happens on which two days of the week?

World: U.K. Politics: British Prime Ministers-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Which is the only British Prime Minister to have captained his country at national level in any sport?

History: Old West: The Pony Express-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. In the first weeks of the service, each rider carried a sheath knife, a horn, a cavalry rifle and colt revolvers. What was something else the riders carried with them?

History: Medieval History: Life in Medieval London-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. In 1369, King Edward III ordered the City of London to prohibit butchers from slaughtering animals within the city. Why?

blood and offal were flowing through the streets between the shambles and the Thames

it stunk

blood and offal were falling out of buckets while being carried to the Thames

History: Famous Dates: On This Day IX-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. June 19th 1953 saw the deaths by electric chair of which American couple accused of passing atom bomb secrets to the Russians?

History: Roman History: Operatic Roman History-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Mozart composed in 1772 an opera about one of the greatest Roman republican generals, who won eternal fame for his victory against Carthage. Who was this general, member of one of the best known Roman families?

Movies: Connery, Sean: Sean Connery - His Movies-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Set in the 10th Century, a man teams up with the last dragon to remind the people of a long lost code of honor, and inspire them to fight for their freedom from a tyrannical king.

Movies: Which Movie - Easy: Great Movie Quotes I-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. 'As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster.' -- 1990 (Hint: Ray Liotta says this quote.)

Movies: G: Janeane Garofalo Movie Taglines-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. 'Donny, Dave and Vic are best friends. They have everything in common ... ex-wives, new girlfriends, and the kids for the weekend.'

Movies: Classics - Tough: Warner Brothers Classics-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Which Humphrey Bogart classic won him an Oscar but was not made by Warner Brothers Studios?

Movies: Classics - Tough: Best of the Best-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Love story: 'Casablanca'. Peter Lorre and Sydney Greenstreet are also in the movie - in which other Bogart film did they play prominent roles?

Movies: Connected with Television: From Small Screen To Big Screen-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Michael Douglas went from 'Streets of San Francisco' to the big screen. Which movie included him in the cast?

Movies: Something in the Title: Directions In The Movies-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. What is the name of the wonderful musical starring Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Rita Moreno? '---- Side Story'?

Music: Country Music: Test your Country Music Aptitude-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. In what Garth Brooks song would you find '..the beer chases your blues away..' ?

Music: Music from 1979: Song Lyrics from 1979-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. They don't give a damn about any trumpet playing band it ain't what they call rock and roll

Music: Music Grab Bag: Music with a Clue-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. She used to write songs for the Monkees, but it wasn't too late for her to become a singer herself.

Music: Country Lyrics: Country Music Ballads-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. 'But honey I don't care. I ain't in love with your hair. And if it all fell out, I'd love you any way.'

History: World History: World History !-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. What were the names of the three ships that Christopher Columbus captained on his voyage to the New World in 1492?

History: World History: General History - 'Millionaire' Format-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. By what name was WWI identity Baron Manfred von Richthofen better known?

History: European: General European History-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Who emerged as the key leader of the armies of the Parliament during the English Civil War?

History: War History: Military History (1900 -1970)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. In which battle in Indo-China were the French finally defeated by the Viet Minh on 7th May 1954?

Literature: Fantasy: Fantasy and Science Fiction Mix!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. In J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" books, what is the name of Harry's godfather?

Literature: Literature Before 1900: English Literature Made Simple - No. 2-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. The diary of which Secretary of the Admiralty gives first-hand accounts of the plague of 1665 and the Great Fire of London?

Literature: Young Adult Fiction: Young Adult Battle of the Books-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. In what book does a girl named Leslie drown when she swings across a creek on a rope and hits her head on a tree branch?

Literature: Poetry: Poetry for Dummies-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Some people write this type of poem to glorify or praise another person, place or thing. What type of poem is this?

Literature: Literature Before 1900: British Literature of the Restoration-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. British writing of the Restoration era is often called "neoclassical". Why is this?

Literature: Literature Before 1900: British Literature of the Restoration-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Alexander Pope wrote a long poem called "The Rape of the Lock". What was this about?

Literature: Mixed Literature: Sex Between the Covers-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. This x-rated text, with lavish illustrations, asserts that: "An ingenious person should multiply the kinds of congress after the fashion of the different kinds of beasts and of birds."

World: Global Trivia: World Poverty - What You Should Know-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Apart from immunization for diseases such as tetanus, diphtheria, measles and tuberculosis, what other activities are undertaken in developing countries to assist in the promotion of health?

World: Sign Languages: Sign Languages-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Fingerspelling (spelling out words letter by letter) is a useful skill, but is a poor substitute for a knowledge of sign language because:

World: Presidential Quotes: Presidential Quotes-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." We all know Lincoln spoke these words, but when?

While delivering the Gettysburg Address

In the courtroom when he was a lawyer before considering running for the presidency

In a conversation with his VP about abolishing slavery

While writing poems to Mary while sitting in his famous log cabin using only candle light

World: Scouts: Scouting - Not So Trivial-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Scouting is about providing members with skills for life. What is something that a Scout might learn during Scouting activities?

World: U.S. Commercials: Popular Slogans 2-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. "Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onion, on a sesame seed bun." This little diddy was introduced in 1975. What burger are they describing?

World: Consumer Protection: The Car Buying Experience-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Some car dealerships offer 'no haggle' pricing. Which of the following dealerships sells its cars only at sticker price, without haggling?

World: Famous Trials: Interesting Trials Through History-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. 'The Fugitive' tv show was inspired by doubts about the guilt of this famous defendant

World: Truman, Harry S.: Harry S. Truman-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Truman's program to provide aid to rebuild Europe after World War II, was called what?

World: Presidential Trivia: American Presidents-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. In what year was the oath of the president first administered in the USA?

World: Lighthouses: History of the Lighthouse-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. In 1822, this invention was probably the most important discovery in lighting technology. It is the...?

History: European Overseas Empires: Early European Exploration-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Whose expedition was the first to circumnavigate the entire planet?

History: 1970s History: The Twentieth Century - 1971-1980-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. What female athlete became the first to win {$100,000} in a single year in 1971?

History: September 11, 2001: September 11, The Day That Shook The World-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. The fourth highjacked plane's intended target will probably never be known. It was downed by the heroics of the passengers. Where did flight 93 crash?

History: Civil War: The Confederate Naval Academy-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. What special requirement(s) was/were recognized as being needed to become a good naval officer?

History: 1950s Nostalgia: Remembering the 50s - 1950 Americana-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. What popular comic strip featuring a boy and a dog debuted on October 2, 1950?

History: 2000s History: That's News to Me (August 2005)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. In August 2005 what was the nationality of the seven sub-mariners (and submarine) saved from death by British intervention?

History: World War I: World War I: How and Why It Happened-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. What plan did the Germans use when invading Belgium in August, 1914?

Movies: Something in Common: Movies About Mars-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. (1990) In which film does a character played by Arnold Schwarzenegger take a trip to Mars?

Movies: Common Locations: Let’s Gamble On This Movie-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. It was supposed to be a weekend of love and romance for Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson, but Robert Redford put a little damper in their plans. He made them the offer, they couldn’t refuse. What Vegas movie is this?

Movies: T: Robert Taylor-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Robert Young played one of Robert Taylor's comrades in the film "Three Comrades". Who played the other?

Movies: Kids and Animated Mixture: The Wonderful World of Walt Disney - Part 1-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. What is the name of the dragon in 'Pete's Dragon'?

Movies: Depp, Johnny: Johnny Depp Films-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. This was a massive hit when it was released (in the UK). A few pieces of gold cause a lot of trouble to some scallywags, but Johnny's character uses the gold and his clever (but often ridiculous) ideas to his advantage, and wins in the end.

Movies: Degrees - Average +/- 10: 15 Degrees of Julie Delpy-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington star in this movie about a law student who uncovers the truth behind the killing of two Supreme Court Justices.

Movies: Degrees - Very Easy: 10 Degrees of Josh Lucas-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Josh Lucas and Haley Joel Osment both played Walter, a teenager dropped off by his mother, Mae, at the home of his eccentric uncles, Garth and Hub. Walter spends his summer listening to his uncles' adventures and wondering if they are true.

Movies: Something in Common: Artists in the Movies-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Which modern American artist, with a tendency towards bizarre behavior, has been portrayed in films by the likes of Crispin Glover and David Bowie?

Movies: Name the Movie: Match the Movie-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Johnny Depp has been a busy man during his several decade career, but among these four 2004 movies, which is the only one in which he appeared?

Music: Music from TV & Movies: "Revenge of the Nerds" Theme Song. Too Funny!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. "One of these days we'll turn it ________"

Music: Country Lyrics: Who Sings That Country Song-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. "When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new, it always winds up feeling more like a job interview. My mama used to wonder if she'd ever meet someone..."

History: World History: More History 101-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. During the papacy of Julius II (1503-1513), the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was painted by ____________.

History: World History: World History VI-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Who was the queen of France, wife of King Louis XVI and was executed during the French Revolution?

History: Pacific War: What did you do in the War, Dad?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. To combat malaria, Dad had to take a drug called Atebrine. It did keep the malaria at bay, but it also had the unfortunate side-effect of turning his skin this colour.

History: Medieval History: Life in Medieval London-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. In 1369, King Edward III ordered the City of London to prohibit butchers from slaughtering animals within the city. Why?

all of these

blood and offal were falling out of buckets while being carried to the Thames

blood and offal were flowing through the streets between the shambles and the Thames

History: War History: Wars and Conflicts of the 19th Century-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. This war was an important defeat for France. It had to pay huge debts to Germany, and it also had to cede some of its Eastern Territory to the same country.

History: 2000s History: That's News to Me (6)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Astronomers detected a possible "tenth" what in the Universe in March 2004?

Literature: Richard II: "Richard II" - How well do you know the action?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. What reason does Richard offer for cutting Bolingbroke's sentence by four years?

Literature: Hamlet: "Goodnight, sweet prince "- a Hamlet quiz-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Who utters the line "Goodnight sweet prince", which has given this quiz its name?

Literature: Romeo and Juliet: Romeo and Juliet Storyline-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Speaking with Benvolio, Romeo confides that he is in love with _____________, a woman who does not return his affections. Who is this woman that saddens Romeo so?

Literature: Mixed Literature: Books Within Books-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. I am Samuel Pickwick. The book I appeared in had a title very similar to my own name. I wrote 'Speculations on the Source of the Hampstead Ponds, With Some Observations on the Theory of Tittlebats'. Who created me?

Literature: Fantasy: "Lord of the Rings" and "The Belgariad"-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Our heroes are Frodo from "Lord of the Rings" and Garion from "The Belgariad". Which of the following do they NOT have in common?

Literature: Mixed Literature: Halloween Delivery with a Literary Flair-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Imagination running riot by now you nearly hop out of your skin as an empty dvd case crashes at your feet. 'The ----------- Vanishes'. Do you know the missing word for your third letter ?

Literature: Authors and their Works: Authors' Dedications-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. A poem published in 1898 is dedicated “In memoriam C. T. W., sometime Trooper of the Royal Horse Guards, obiit H. M. Prison, Reading, Berkshire, July 7, 1896.” Who was the author?

Literature: Mixed Literature: Sex Between the Covers-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. This Frenchwoman was married to a country doctor. She exhausted her pocketbook having affairs with a lawyer and a wealthy landowner, then died by her own hand.

World: Scouts: Scouting - Not So Trivial-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Scouts have their own language (to a degree anyway). What do they call their regular large gatherings?

World: India, Languages of: Colours in Hindi-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Lal – This is the colour of the last fort built by Emperor Shahjahan in Delhi.

World: Supreme Court: U.S. Chief Justices-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. A defender of States rights and Slavery, who wrote the “Dred Scott Decision?”

World: U.S. Commercials: What product am I?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. What paper towel's advertising slogan is "The quilted quicker-picker upper, __________!" The date for this product is unknown but it was advertised by Nancy Walker.

World: North and South America: Mexico: A Taste of the Culture-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. You're strolling in any plaza (town square) on a Sunday afternoon. Along comes a group of musicians, playing and singing, dressed in fancy, tight-fitting suits and large sombreros. What are these musicians called?